Calling all seniors to lace up your sneakers for the annual Fall Robust Walkathon. It’s a perfect time to get out and enjoy the fall weather while weaving low-intensity exercises into a walk about the park.
The event is taking place on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. – noon at Ben Brenman Park located at 4800 Brenman Park Drive off Duke Street. Jerry King who heads up the Del Ray Robust Walking Group will show participants different ways to use environmental objects as exercise props and exercises that will help with balance, strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance. Each participant will even receive a resistance exercise device.
"This is a great event," said Mary Lee Anderson, a member of the Successful Aging Committee. "We are seeing so many people enjoying a beautiful day in the park and learning how easy it can be to stay fit."
The Alexandria Successful Aging Committee sponsors this twice-a-year event and the proceeds go to funding three senior events throughout the year: Dance for All Ages’ Senior Holiday Party and the Senior Health & Fitness Fair. There is a $10 suggested donation to register and a $25 pledge donation. You can register online atseniorservicesalex.org or call 703-836-4414, ext. 110 for more information.